Kilmarnock FC vs. Aberdeen FC (28.12.2022)

On December 28, 2022, Kilmarnock FC and Aberdeen FC locked horns in a thrilling soccer match that had fans on the edge of their seats. The game saw a series of significant events unfold, starting with Aberdeen's Jack Mackenzie receiving a yellow card at the 15-minute mark. Not long after, teammate Hayden Coulson also got booked with another yellow card just eight minutes later, hinting at a potentially aggressive strategy.

The tension escalated as the first goal was netted by Kilmarnock's S. Robinson in the 31st minute, giving his team a valuable lead. Kilmarnock's momentum continued to build, and J. Wright compounded Aberdeen's concerns with a second goal for Kilmarnock at the 42nd minute, establishing a solid 2-0 advantage heading towards halftime.

In response to the challenging circumstances, Aberdeen made their first substitution at the 38-minute mark, pulling H. Coulson from the field. The game progressed with Aberdeen making two more substitutions in an attempt to shift the tide – R. Duncan stepped onto the pitch at the 56th minute, followed by C. Barron making his appearance in the 77th minute.

Despite these strategic changes, Kilmarnock maintained control of the match. They started implementing their own substitutions later in the game to freshen up the squad, with S. Robinson being replaced in the 86th minute, R. McKenzie coming on at the 87th minute, and L. Polworth joining the fray at the 89th minute.

As the match approached its conclusion, the intensity remained high with Kilmarnock's Sam Walker and Lewis Mayo both receiving yellow cards in the dying moments of the game. Aberdeen managed to claw a goal back with M. Kennedy scoring in the first minute of injury time, making it 2-1.

However, it was too little too late for Aberdeen, as Kilmarnock held on to secure the win. The final whistle marked a significant victory for Kilmarnock, demonstrating resilience and tactical prowess that saw them through despite Aberdeen's late push to change the course of the match.

Lineup Kilmarnock FC

Lineup Aberdeen FC

Substitutes Kilmarnock FC

Substitutes Aberdeen FC

Kilmarnock FC

The most common nickname for this Ayrshire club is Killie, which probably needs no explanation, or the more moderate Knock. The song "Paper Roses", originally a hit for American singer and political activist Anita Bryant, has been adopted by the club's fans as their anthem. The club has a long-standing rivalry with Ayr United, another club from the same town, whom it has met 256 times and won 189 of those. The first derby was played in 1910. Ayr United, however, currently play one level lower in the competition.

Aberdeen FC

The club is known as The Dons, The Dandies, The Reds or The Dandy Dons. To the fans, they are called the Red Army. Their home stadium is Pittodrie Stadium. It is one of the first stadiums in the United Kingdom to have all-seater seating. It is also one of Scotland's largest stadiums with a capacity of 22,199. The club plays the so-called Northern Derby with Inverness Caledonian Thistle, who can currently be considered the biggest rivals. Both clubs are in the largest estates in the north of Scotland. The club colours are red and white and are projected both on the jerseys and, of course, in the crest.

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